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WP61 KCJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,721 mi
Last recorded148,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 KCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 148,721 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 127,311 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 127,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 125,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,757 miles

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,385 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,980 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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WP61 KCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP61 KCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WP61 KCJ registered?

WP61 KCJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is WP61 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 KCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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